The Patriots worked out five players Monday, including former Purdue quarterback Austin Burton. On Tuesday, the team re-signed Will Grier to the practice squad, according to multiple reports. The Patriots released Grier from their active roster Saturday, and he was expected to explore his options before returning. The team doesn’t seem to have a plan at the position, with coach …

The NFL is truly heading down its final stretch. Thanksgiving is now in the rearview mirror, a chill is in the air and that means that playoff football is right around the corner. While no team has clinched a postseason berth just yet, the playoff picture is starting to take shape. In turn, we’re getting a good sense of who …

Nov 4, 2023; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats quarterback Noah Fifita #11 makes a pass under pressure against UCLA Bruins quarterback Justyn Martin #6 during the first half at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Zachary BonDurant-USA TODAY Sports It’s college football conference championship week with some of the best teams in the country playing for a conference title. The best of …

FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys are in the market for a linebacker since they have a clear depth need at that position. They lost third-round rookie DeMarvion Overshown to a torn ACL in training camp, and were left even thinner in the aftermath of losing Leighton Vander Esch for the season due to a neck injury. The Cowboys already allow only …

Panthers owner David Tepper dismissed Frank Reich on Monday, making it two straight years he’s fired a head coach in-season. But Tepper told reporters Tuesday that he doesn’t lack patience, arguing he wants his next hire to last for “20 or 30 years.” He also defended Bryce Young as the team’s No. 1 pick in the 2023 draft, despite the …

In the second to last College Football Playoff ranking, the committee still has Texas at No. 7. Ohio State and Oregon are currently ranked ahead of Texas at No. 5 and No. 6, respectively. Despite suffering a loss to Michigan on Saturday, Ohio State is somehow still ranked higher than Texas. The reason Oregon is still ahead of Texas doesn’t …

Wisconsin running back Braelon Allen says he is bypassing his senior season to enter the NFL Draft. Allen announced his plans Tuesday in a video he posted on social media. “It’s always been my dream to play in the NFL,” Allen said. “And I believe I’m ready to chase that next step.” In the video, Allen didn’t indicate whether he …

Curran: The idea that Belichick was ‘forced’ to draft Mac needs to be doused originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones once again had an abysmal week, completing just 12 of his 21 attempts for a mere 89 yards in Sunday’s 10-7 loss to the New York Giants. After two interceptions and a fumble, the …

The Dallas Cowboys have been playing near unconscious football as of late.  Over the past three weeks, Dallas has outscored its opponents by a whopping 90 points, including a 45-10 beatdown of the Washington Commanders on Thanksgiving. And the majority of its success on offense has come as a result of Dak Prescott’s stellar play. Through those games, Prescott has …

The fifth and penultimate edition of the College Football Playoff Rankings was released Tuesday night with a bit of a shakeup coming to the top four. By virtue of a head-to-head win last Saturday in “The Game,” it is Michigan that has taken over the No. 2 spot from Ohio State with Washington moving up to No. 3 and Florida …

Mike Tomlin usually doesn’t shower his players with too much public praise. He typically refers to one of his classic lines, “They need no endorsement from me.” That wasn’t the case, however, when the Steelers head coach was asked about T.J. Watt during his weekly Tuesday press conference.  Specifically, Tomlin was asked if Watt has been a stabilizing force for a …

USATSI The Minnesota Vikings are getting their best player back on the field. The Vikings announced on Tuesday that they will activate Justin Jefferson from injured reserve.  Jefferson has been out since injuring his hamstring during a loss to the Kansas City Chiefs back in Week 5. He was placed on injured reserve and has sat out each of Minnesota’s …

With only one game left to boost its resume, Alabama remains stuck at No. 8 in the latest College Football Playoff rankings. A win over Georgia in the SEC championship could boost the Crimson Tide’s rank, but some help may be needed in the form of upsets in a few conference championships. This Saturday, Alabama will go head-to-head in Atlanta …

Joshua Dobbs’ arrival and sudden emergence as the Vikings quarterback helped save Minnesota’s season. However, after a turnover-filled performance in Monday’s 12-10 loss to Chicago, Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell will evaluate if Dobbs will be the starter coming out of the team’s upcoming bye week. O’Connell said he considered pulling Dobbs from Monday’s game and inserting backup Nick Mullens for …

When the Falcons made running back Bijan Robinson the eighth overall pick in the draft, expectations immediately emerged that he would be used heavily. At times, he hasn’t been. On Sunday, he was. He generated 123 yards from scrimmage on 19 touches, along with two total touchdowns. “This is what they expected of me,” Robinson told PFT after Sunday’s win …